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Respiratory RateAka: Breathing Rate

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  1. See Also
    1. Tachypnea
    2. Bradypnea
  2. Definition
    1. Rapid respiratory rate
  3. Technique: Measurement
    1. Count for full minute with patient least distressed
    2. Count without patient aware of measurement
  4. Criteria: Normal respiratory rate
    1. Newborns: Average 44 breaths per minute
    2. Infants: 20-40 breaths per minute
    3. Preschool children: 20-30 breaths per minute
    4. Older children: 16-25 breaths per minute
    5. Adults: 14 to 18 breaths per minute
  5. Interpretation: Abnormal
    1. See Tachypnea
    2. See Bradypnea
  6. References
    1. Johnson (1993) Harriet Lane Handbook, p.335
    2. Degowin (1987) Diagnostic Exam, p. 279-80

Respiratory rate (C0231832)

Definition (NCI)The rate of breathing (inhalation and exhalation) measured within in a unit time, usually expressed as breaths per minute. (NCI)
Definition (NCI)The rate of breathing (inhalation and exhalation) measured within in a unit time, usually expressed as breaths per minute.
ConceptsClinical Attribute (T201)
EnglishBreath rate, Breathing rate, Rate of respiration, RESP, Respiration rate, Respiratory frequency, Respiratory rate
Spanishfrecuencia respiratoria, respiraciones por minuto
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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